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Batteries or A.C. adapters?...
I use A.C. adapters, but I read an article about how Zakk Wylde uses batteries, and even more people use batteries over A.C. adapters in their pedals because they are louder or something like that...  Does anyone know anything about this?... 
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2005-12-12, 06:07
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adapters all the way.
i don't know of any pros using batteries in their pedals.
basically with an adapter... it's like having a full battery that doesnt die... when you have an fx pedal for example, and you're using a battery with it, the sound will vary depending on how old the battery is in your pedal. usually the deader the battery, the weaker and cheesier the pedal sounds.
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2005-12-12, 06:25
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Also,adapters save you a shitload of time fucking around with changing dead batterys.
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2005-12-12, 12:42
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I don't realy see any pro's for using batteries  |
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2005-12-12, 15:27
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Well I thought it was retarded too, but i've heard about some people who swear by it, but I just wouldn't want to fuck around with batteries....
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2005-12-12, 19:44
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What's that thing that some AC adapters have, that simulates the "sag" of dying batteries, and they say that the effect becomes more intense?
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2005-12-12, 19:54
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I've never heard of it....
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2005-12-13, 13:33
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Well at least for me it makes a difference. Using batteries gives me a cleaner louder sound (except if the batteries become drained) without artificifial sound when using the AC adapter. So I rather use batteries.
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2005-12-13, 16:38
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I always use batteries. I never had a a.c adapter to be honest
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2005-12-13, 19:17
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I use A.C. adapters, but I read an article about how Zakk Wylde uses batteries, and even more people use batteries over A.C. adapters in their pedals because they are louder or something like that... Does anyone know anything about this?... |
Its a plot! The battery companies are paying pros to claim they only use batteries in order to boost sales. Its the same scam Krank amps uses. |
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I always used AC's when your battery gets low even the least bit low you can tell the lag difference in the sound.
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2005-12-13, 20:09
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2005-12-13, 20:12
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Its a plot! The battery companies are paying pros to claim they only use batteries in order to boost sales. Its the same scam Krank amps uses.
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What do Krank amps have to do with batteries?... What scam are they pulling?.... 
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2005-12-13, 20:13
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I honestly can't see any reason why that feature would be a plus. Maybe thats just me though |
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2005-12-13, 20:14
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What do Krank amps have to do with batteries?... What scam are they pulling?.... |
Well, they should cost about the same for one and they are pulling a scam. A real one too. |
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2005-12-13, 20:20
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I don't take it you like Krank amps do you?.... 
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2005-12-13, 20:38
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I bet that if you play one you will not either.
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2005-12-13, 20:55
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Well, I know the word saggy. And it is usualy refered to tits, and usualy not ment in a positive way |
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2005-12-13, 21:52
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I honestly can't see any reason why that feature would be a plus. Maybe thats just me though
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if you're going for a lo-fi cheesy sound like you get with a half dead battery.
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2005-12-14, 18:36
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Well I still want to play one, I mean it's gotta be all RIGHT for all those bands to play it right?.....
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2005-12-14, 20:54
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Well I still want to play one, I mean it's gotta be all RIGHT for all those bands to play it right?.....
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you mean the RIGHT amount of money? |
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2005-12-14, 20:57
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i use my sega adapter. it works, so im happy 
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2005-12-14, 21:07
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No I mean alright SOUNDING.... It can blow that bad..... I'll stick with my badass Randall RH200SC, thank you....
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2005-12-14, 21:14
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It can blow that bad.....
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2005-12-14, 23:28
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Haha maybe I should spell check my shit before I post it, huh?
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2005-12-15, 06:38
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2005-12-15, 10:41
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Haha maybe I should spell check my shit before I post it, huh? |
Maybe you should stop trying altogether. |
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2005-12-16, 18:04
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2005-12-16, 21:10
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Of course....
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2005-12-17, 19:46
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they are just ok amps. sure they dont suck like a marshall mg or sumthing. but for the money you could get so much better an amp. like beyond personal preference better just way way better. and ill take pictures with an amp for money. ill put stuff on stage that im not usin for money too. wouldnt you? thats what all those bands are doin
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2005-12-17, 21:59
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Yeah, Dime pretty much got Krank started by 'playing' them, but he has so much rack gear it doesn't even matter half the shit that's in there...  I'm not even interested in Krank, I think the only time i'd play them is if they had them at GC, but they don't spark my interest.... 
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2005-12-20, 18:31
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Use battery for wah's and fuzztones I use old everreadys with my wah's,you get a better sound IF your wah and fuzz are vintage,even my 76 MXR phase-90 sounds better with batterys.Everything else use AC.At 99cents each, you can afford to put new ones in every 10-15hrs.
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2005-12-20, 22:57
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Yeah, Dime pretty much got Krank started by 'playing' them, but he has so much rack gear it doesn't even matter half the shit that's in there... I'm not even interested in Krank, I think the only time i'd play them is if they had them at GC, but they don't spark my interest.... |
He didnt really use rack gear that makes a big change in tone. |
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2005-12-21, 02:45
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Use battery for wah's and fuzztones I use old everreadys with my wah's,you get a better sound IF your wah and fuzz are vintage,even my 76 MXR phase-90 sounds better with batterys.Everything else use AC.At 99cents each, you can afford to put new ones in every 10-15hrs.
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Right on! You guys should try using batteries in all pedals like wahs and fuzzes/OD/distortion boxes. Use batteries on older vintage styled pedals (MXR, EH, etc..) Do not use alkaline batteries unless the pedal expressly says to. Use AC adapters in time based effects, eq's, compressors, etc. You will notice a subtle improvement in the overall tone of your rig. |
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2005-12-30, 09:08
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Btw, does it matter what brand the adapter is?
Im using a Boss DS1 distortion pedal atm, so would it matter if I use a non-boss adapter for it?
I have been using batteries until now, but want to get an adapter. I just wondered if you guys have had any problems with this (two different brands).
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2005-12-30, 12:02
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No problems,but cheaper/low quality pedals will hum.
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2005-12-30, 13:31
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well, is BOSS low qual? :X
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2005-12-30, 14:46
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Boss just says only to use boss pedals, because they can make an additional 20 bucks on already overpriced pedals.
I used an Ibanez adapter (cheap, 5 bucks) with my boss pedals, and there was no problem at all.
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